Re: Disturbing - Conversation with a Mullah
Lajawab, you ask WHY is that disturbing? Because this religious leader, standing amidst ruins, devastation and loss of his own people - tells them that they deserved it. And for quite an idiotic reason. Since he has influence over his flock, its more than just "an opinion", its passing judgement on his people and proliferating ignorance.
And Agent Smith, I'm sure we could have a lively and long discussion about the ignorance and idiocy of Pat Robertson and his ilk....but its a bit off-topic yes? If you want to discuss Christian fundamentalists, open a new thread. But since you asked, YES they are every bit as scary as that Mullah. However, if one of them had gone down to the Katrina-ravaged areas and started pontificating on how the people deserved it, the public outcry against them would be huge I think. Not to excuse them in any way for their views and their ignorance but do you see what I mean?